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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: A Quiet Observer

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. INT. HOME - NIGHT


  4. KAJI is observing the PACK LEADER and PETER setting the dining table.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): They're extending the table.


  6. Observing Peter aligning chairs.

  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): There're more chairs than before.


  8. Observing the Pack Leader putting two hot pots on the table.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): We're going to have a big dinner party.


  10. As the door opens, Kaji sees a COUPLE entering.


  11. Pausing.


  12. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): One is an old Gang member. The other joined the Gang only yesterday.


  13. Act 2


  14. FLASHBACK


  15. INT. HOME - DAY (YESTERDAY)


  16. Door opening. Kaji sees a WOMAN and a MAN appearing.


  17. KAJI (V.O.): Who are they? Let me sniff their scent.


  18. Sniffing the woman.


  19. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Nothing is more memorable than a scent. She smells like an old Gang member.


  20. Sniffing again.


  21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe she has left home for some time. I really can't tell how long. I feel something so intense!


  22. Kaji jumps on the woman enthusiastically.


  23. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's great that she's rejoining the Gang!


  24. Welcoming.


  25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): We're family!


  26. Sniffing the man.


  27. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): His scent is new to me.


  28. Pausing.


  29. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): As he comes with the old Gang member and protects her, this new Gang member can't be bad.

  30. Welcoming.


  31. RETURN TO PRESENT


  32. PETER (to the couple): Hwan-yeong Hamnida!


  33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I guess Peter's joining me in welcoming them.


  34. Observing, Kaji herds them to the dinner table.


  35. PETER: Come and sit at the dining table.


  36. Kaji observes other Gang MEMBERS taking their seats.


  37. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, the Pack Leader is still busy in the kitchen.


  38. Thinking.


  39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me assume her role. I don't need to be taught to be hospitable.


  40. Kaji jumps onto the chairs and sits between the old member and the new member.


  41. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't think they'd mind.


  42. GANG MEMBER#1: Her bathing is long overdue.


  43. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): What? Doesn't sound to be complementary.


  44. The old member responds by smelling Kaji in the head.


  45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): What's Up?


  46. OLD MEMBER: Great scent!


  47. The old member smells Kaji deeply again as the new member looks on smilingly.


  48. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): OMG! She loves my smelly scent!


  49. Act 3


  50. INT. HOME - LATER


  51. Kaji watches the Pack Leader and the Gang enjoying their treats.


  52. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's my duty to stay by the side to observe what's going on, like the need to guard the treats.


  53. Pausing.


  54. b KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): As a quiet observer, I see the most. I protect the Gang, especially when the Pack Leader is busy.


  55. Pausing.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I love to understand others before I let them understand me.


  57. Peter passes a treat to Kaji, the quiet observer.


  58. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter understands me.


  59. FADE OUT


  60. THE END





















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